This piece required a lot of patience. I wanted it to have many details, including slipwork. Since tea is an herbal and natural element, I wanted this piece to have a very earthy and natural look to it. The slip work on the spout and top of the handle resembles moss and gives the piece an aged look. The colors of the glaze make it look like something that you would find on the forest floor. The leaves on the lid simply pull the piece together and make for a pleasant vessel for tea.